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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 12.168

Personal Care for Each Devotee

“Since Lord Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu is omniscient, He knew what types of preparations each person liked. He therefore had Svarūpa Dāmodara deliver these preparations to each devotee to his full satisfaction.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 12.168, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Lord Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu is omniscient.
  • He knew what types of preparations each person liked.
  • He had Svarūpa Dāmodara deliver those preparations to each devotee’s full satisfaction.

Try this today

When serving food today, ask one person what they like and, if possible, serve it to them.

Ask yourself

How can I pay closer attention to the preferences of those I serve?

Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.

The study points are short summaries drawn from Śrīla Prabhupāda's translation and purport; the practice and question are plain words for trying the verse today.

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